Figure
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Mechanical Engineer, Arms

Pay
$120,000 – $250,000 per year
Location
San Jose, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Master's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • 3D CAD
  • GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • FEA
  • electromechanical integration

Also useful

  • CATIA V6
  • wire harness design
  • high volume manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.
  • Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing.
  • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.
  • Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
  • Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
  • Experience designing and building prototypes.
  • Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.).
  • Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
  • Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.
  • Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers.
  • CATIA V6 Experience.
  • Wire harness design experience.

Pay and benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $250,000 per year.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

About Figure

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.

Read the original posting

From Figure's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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